Author Topic: Nue Quest 4th Ignition: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 41774 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #660 on:** July 24, 2011, 07:13:20 PM »

> "Could very well be. Let me try something else with it. Maybe either of you might notice something."
> Look back at the sword and concentrate directly on it.
> Imagine the sword growing material out of itself to repair the damage done to itself. Metal seeping forth from all edges where the sword was broken, congealing together and hardening, fusing, turning two pieces into one once again.
> Impose this idea upon the sword with our will. Expect it to happen as we watch the sword.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #661 on:** July 24, 2011, 07:48:50 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 07:13:20 PM

> "Could very well be. Let me try something else with it. Maybe either of you might notice something."
> Look back at the sword and concentrate directly on it.
> Imagine the sword growing material out of itself to repair the damage done to itself. Metal seeping forth from all edges where the sword was broken, congealing together and hardening, fusing, turning two pieces into one once again.
> Impose this idea upon the sword with our will. Expect it to happen as we watch the sword.

>You focus your will on the weapon, trying to coax it into repairing itself. The sword does not seem to react physically at all. You do, however, feel a definite sensation from the hilt. You can't quite describe it, it doesn't feel like...anything you can identify; neither warm or cold, pleasant or painful. It lasts for a moment, then fades.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #662 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:18:04 PM »

> Frown and look up.
> "Did either of you feel that?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #663 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:40:05 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 08:18:04 PM

> Frown and look up.
> "Did either of you feel that?"

>"Feel what?" says Ichirin. Unzan shakes his head.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #664 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:45:08 PM »

> "I guess that's a no. There was some sensation that came from the hilt of this thing. I can't even put it into any sort of words. It wasn't at all something I could identify, which is honestly pretty irritating given I'm me."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #665 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:57:39 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 08:45:08 PM

> "I guess that's a no. There was some sensation that came from the hilt of this thing. I can't even put it into any sort of words. It wasn't at all something I could identify, which is honestly pretty irritating given I'm me."

>"Did it feel bad or harmful?" says Ichirin. "If not, I guess it's nothing to worry about. And don't be irritated because you can't speak Sword."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #666 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:59:34 PM »

> "No, it didn't feel malevolent. It didn't feel benevolent either. Dunno what it really was. But I wouldn't be at all surprised if it were related to this other force somehow."

Anyone have anything else they want to ask Unzan?

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #667 on:** July 24, 2011, 09:19:05 PM »

Nope, I'm good

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #668 on:** July 24, 2011, 09:36:17 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 08:59:34 PM

> "No, it didn't feel malevolent. It didn't feel benevolent either. Dunno what it really was. But I wouldn't be at all surprised if it were related to this other force somehow."

>Ichirin nods. "I wish I had more to tell you, but I'm not a sword or magic kind of person..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #669 on:** July 24, 2011, 10:52:06 PM »

> "Mmm. All right then. Ah!"
> Put away the sword pieces and pull the piece of mahogany out.
> "Less related, but do you happen to know where I can get more of this?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #670 on:** July 24, 2011, 11:08:18 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 10:52:06 PM

> "Mmm. All right then. Ah!"
> Put away the sword pieces and pull the piece of mahogany out.
> "Less related, but do you happen to know where I can get more of this?"

>"Oh," says Ichirin. "There's a woodcutter who sometimes has some to sell, on the edge of town near the charms shop," says Ichirin. "Well...I don't know if she's there right now, given the circumstances, or in any mood to deal..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #671 on:** July 24, 2011, 11:23:12 PM »

> "And that's pretty much it, huh? I guess it doesn't look like something you'd just find in the woods."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #672 on:** July 24, 2011, 11:25:09 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 11:23:12 PM

> "And that's pretty much it, huh? I guess it doesn't look like something you'd just find in the woods."

>"I think you have to know where to look," says Ichirin with a shrug.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #673 on:** July 24, 2011, 11:28:34 PM »

> "All right."
> Put the mahogany away.
> "I think I'm all set, then, if you want to return to your duties."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #674 on:** July 24, 2011, 11:42:55 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2011, 11:28:34 PM

> "All right."
> Put the mahogany away.
> "I think I'm all set, then, if you want to return to your duties."

>"Okay," says Ichirin. "Good luck."

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #675 on:** July 25, 2011, 12:11:37 AM »

> Depart the temple.

Underground first? Check on Mystia?

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #676 on:** July 25, 2011, 12:24:02 AM »

What did we need to go Underground for? Just to check on people and make sure our bar isn't burned down? I suppose it could also be useful to ask about Utsuho again.

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #677 on:** July 25, 2011, 12:46:07 AM »

Yeah, I was thinking more as a go down and check on things, see how the oni are comping with the possible liquor shortage. It's an hour away though, so it's not totally pressing.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #678 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:06:25 AM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on July 25, 2011, 12:11:37 AM

> Depart the temple.

>You depart the temple. Outside, you find the sky is gray and cloudy, threatening rain sometime in the future. There's not as much activity around as you would normally expect, just a few people moving about, and one woman at the well near the temple.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #679 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:10:14 AM »

> Do we recognize her?
> What does she appear to be doing?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #680 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:27:28 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 25, 2011, 01:10:14 AM

> Do we recognize her?
> What does she appear to be doing?

>You do not. She seems to be a normal housewife type. She appears to be getting water from the well.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #681 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:37:25 AM »

> Head out to the main street and look for Byakuren.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #682 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:48:10 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 25, 2011, 01:37:25 AM

> Head out to the main street and look for Byakuren.

>You make your way toward the main paint of town, and see it is fairly busy. It's not quite so crowded as it was at it was yesterday, but there's still quite a few people milling about. The crowd isn't particularly noisy, low murmurs go through it, conflicting with each other. You see Byakuren is sitting near the smithy, talking with a few people. Others are gathered around to listen.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #683 on:** July 25, 2011, 01:59:08 AM »

> Head over to her to hear what she has to say.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #684 on:** July 25, 2011, 02:45:47 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 25, 2011, 01:59:08 AM

> Head over to her to hear what she has to say.

>You make your way over, and listen to Byakuren trying to reassure them that the loss of money isn't the end of the world, and that as long as the community pulls together everything will be fine until things are fixed. She recommends that they seek speak with the grocer, and see if they can arrange for a trade between them, if food is becoming very tight. Looking at the people she's talking to, they seem to be a bit reassured by this. The people lingering and listening, it's hard to tell.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #685 on:** July 25, 2011, 02:57:09 AM »

> Wave to Byakuren.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #686 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:05:11 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 25, 2011, 02:57:09 AM

> Wave to Byakuren.

>You wave to Bykauren. She nods toward you while speaking.
>After a moment, the people around her seem satisfied enough to leave, thanking her for her encouraging words.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #687 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:30:42 AM »

> Watch them for a couple of seconds, then turn back to Byakuren.
> "So I caught up to our friend from last night. You can obviously see the problem isn't solved, but I learned some interesting things."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #688 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:42:24 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 25, 2011, 03:30:42 AM

> Watch them for a couple of seconds, then turn back to Byakuren.
> "So I caught up to our friend from last night. You can obviously see the problem isn't solved, but I learned some interesting things."

>Byakuren nods. "I'm glad that you've had some success. What did you find?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #689 on:** July 25, 2011, 03:47:40 AM »

> "She nicked my cards, on the orders of some mysterious force. She couldn't outright tell me she or they are responsible for the money situation, she's contractually obligated or something. Apparently they'll know the instant she blabs. She lost my cards somewhere in the village, though, and is now in hiding away from this force, because she couldn't complete her delivery."